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Social care: What is in the new plan?

Find out what's in the Government's new social care plan and how it compares with what people have told us.

9 December 2021

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Share your experiences of accessing GP (General Practice) services in the last six months

Healthwatch East Berkshire would like to hear about your experiences of accessing GP Services in Slough between 1st July 2021 and 31st December 2021.

19 November 2021

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Simple steps to better health

Self care is you taking more control over your own health & wellbeing. By taking the decision to make small tweaks to your everyday life, you’ll start to notice the benefits.

11 November 2021

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World Alzheimer’s Month – raising awareness and challenging stigma

September is World Alzheimer’s Month, an international campaign to raise dementia awareness and challenge stigma.

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World Hepatitis Day – July 28 – Why Hepatitis can’t wait

July 28th is World Hepatitis Day and with 1.4 million deaths per year from Hep B and C, it’s important to understand more about this virus and to take action.

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Listening can save lives and help prevent suicide

People’s mental health has never been more at the forefront than now which is why we are supporting The Samaritans campaign – Talk to us, We Listen.

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Diabetes Awareness week

14th to 20th of June is diabetes week

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Opt-out of GP Patient Data Collection – extended until September 2021

A project which allows patients to opt out of having details of their GP medical records shared for health research and planning has been extended, meaning patients now have until September to opt out.

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Making Caring Visible and Valued this Carers Week (7–13 June 2021)

During Carers Week 2021 Healthwatch Slough is inviting health and care services, schools, employers and businesses across the community to recognise the vital contribution made by unpaid carers in Slough.

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Your local NHS is here for you in a Covid safe way this Bank Holiday weekend

If you have a healthcare need this Bank Holiday weekend there are many ways you can access support.

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Pride Month June 2021

“Pride is about communities coming together in celebration, protest, unity and solidarity” - Stonewall

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Twin crisis of access and affordability calls for a radical rethink of NHS dentistry

New data indicates the dental crisis shows no signs of slowing, with four in five people (80%) struggling to access timely care during the last COVID-19 lockdown.

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